flat-foot

flat-foot
n.
absence of the arching of the foot, so that the sole lies flat upon the ground. It may be present in infancy or be acquired in adult life, usually either from prolonged standing or from excessive weight. Flat feet need treatment (exercises) only if they cause pain. Medical name: pes planus.

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  • flat foot — n. a foot having a flattened instep arch * * * …   Universalium

  • flat foot — n. a foot having a flattened instep arch …   English World dictionary

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  • flat foot — foot condition in which the instep of the foot is flat rather than arched …   English contemporary dictionary

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